Hive Mind (2020)

Developer: R3 Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 47 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

It's a frantic but lighthearted co-op scramble to gather honey and keep bee morale up before winter closes in.

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What players say

Players describe Hive Mind as a hectic co-op party game with cute visuals and creative bee outfits. The difficulty swings from easy to hard, and the controls can feel unforgiving on PC, leading to occasional rage. It works solo but players say it truly shines with friends.

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